RECTUS CAPITIS POSTERIOR MAJOR

Rectus Capitis Posterior Major muscle

Origin of Rectus Capitis Posterior Major

Spinous process of the axis (C2).

Insertion of Rectus Capitis Posterior Major

Inferior nuchal line of the occipital bone.

Muscle Action/Function of Rectus Capitis Posterior Major

Ipsilateral rotation of head and extension.

Arterial (Blood) Supply of Rectus Capitis Posterior Major

Occipital Artery.

Rectus Capitis Posterior Major Video

Rectus capitis posterior major & minor muscles

Rectus capitis posterior major is just above Obliquus Capitis Inferior - please check this hard to find episode (it's very quick) on 16th second

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